June 27, 2013 Texas Transportation Commission Meetings

Item 1 - Safety Briefing

Item 3 - Resolution - Recognize Mario G. Medina, P.E., San Antonio District Engineer, upon his retirement
from the department after 28 years of service

Item 3 - Resolution

Recognize Mario G. Medina, P.E., San Antonio District Engineer, upon his retirementfrom the department after 28 years of service

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Item 2 - Approval of Minutes - Approval of Minutes of the May 30, 2013, meeting of the Texas Transportation Commission

Item 2 - Approval of Minutes

Approval of Minutes of the May 30, 2013, meeting of the Texas Transportation Commission

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Item 6 - Unified Transportation Program (UTP) - Approve updates to the 2013 UTP (MO)
The Unified Transportation Program (UTP) is a 10-year statewide plan for transportation project
development. This minute order updates allocations based on funds transfer requests and authorizes
funding for project priorities and program needs. In addition, this minute order updates project specific
program lists, incorporates information regarding transportation development credit awards and
remaining balances, and includes minor revisions and technical corrections. Preliminary 2014 UTP
funding levels will be included for informational purposes.

Item 6 - Unified Transportation Program (UTP)

Approve updates to the 2013 UTP (MO)The Unified Transportation Program (UTP) is a 10-year statewide plan for transportation projectdevelopment. This minute order updates allocations based on funds transfer requests and authorizesfunding for project priorities and program needs. In addition, this minute order updates project specificprogram lists, incorporates information regarding transportation development credit awards andremaining balances, and includes minor revisions and technical corrections. Preliminary 2014 UTPfunding levels will be included for informational purposes.

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Item 4 - Aviation - Aviation
Various Counties - Award federal and state grant funding for airport improvement projects at various locations (MO) Federal law authorizes the award of federal funding to preserve and improve the state's general aviation system. State law authorizes the award of state funding for capital improvement projects. The airports listed in Exhibit A are eligible for award of these grant funds and the department seeks approval of the awards.

Item 4 - Aviation

AviationVarious Counties - Award federal and state grant funding for airport improvement projects at various locations (MO) Federal law authorizes the award of federal funding to preserve and improve the state's general aviation system. State law authorizes the award of state funding for capital improvement projects. The airports listed in Exhibit A are eligible for award of these grant funds and the department seeks approval of the awards.

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Item 5 - Public Transportation - a. Various Counties - Award state funds to public transportation providers for FY
2014 as appropriated by the 83rd Texas Legislature (MO)
The awards identified in this minute order reflect the allocation of state grant funds from state
appropriations to small urban and to rural public transportation providers.
b. Various Counties - Approve the transfer of Federal Transit Administration
Section 5303, Metropolitan Transportation Planning funds, to the Federal
Highway Administration (MO)
To more effectively and efficiently administer the grant program for metropolitan transportation
planning and in response to a request from the Association of Texas Metropolitan Planning
Organizations (TEMPO), the commission will direct department staff to consolidate the two
federal metropolitan planning funding streams into a single consolidated planning grant under
the Federal Highway Administration.
c. Various Counties - Approve Designated Recipient Status Regarding Federal
Grants for Public Transportation under 49 U.S.C. §5310, Formula Grant for the
Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program (MO)
Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21), requires Metropolitan Planning
Organizations in each Transportation Management Area of population greater than 200,000 to
pass a resolution of endorsement that names a Designated Recipient for administering Federal
§5310 Funds. This minute order designates TxDOT to serve as Designated Recipient for the
Houston and Conroe-The Woodlands urbanized areas.
d. Various Counties - Various Counties - Rescind Minute Order 113426, dated
January 31, 2013, and Award federal §5310 funds, Formula Grants for the
Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program, and
award transportation development credits for FY 2013 (MO)
Under Minute Order 113426 the commission awarded federal funds and transportation
development credits to various transit providers. Due to numerous changes to the projects
approved in the January minute order, it is necessary to rescind the previous awards. The awards
identified in this minute order reflect the full FY 2013 allocation of federal grant funds from the
Federal Transit Administration §5310, Formula Grants for the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and
Individuals with Disabilities Program, to various public transportation providers. Transportation
development credits are awarded to various transportation agencies to assist with the match of
federal funds for capital projects.
e. Various Counties - Award federal and state funds, and transportation
development credits to Texoma Area Paratransit System (MO)
The awards identified in this minute order reflect the award of the state and federal grant funds,
and transportation development credits to Texoma Area Paratransit System, to provide continuity of service within Collin County.

Item 5 - Public Transportation

a. Various Counties - Award state funds to public transportation providers for FY2014 as appropriated by the 83rd Texas Legislature (MO)The awards identified in this minute order reflect the allocation of state grant funds from stateappropriations to small urban and to rural public transportation providers.b. Various Counties - Approve the transfer of Federal Transit AdministrationSection 5303, Metropolitan Transportation Planning funds, to the FederalHighway Administration (MO)To more effectively and efficiently administer the grant program for metropolitan transportationplanning and in response to a request from the Association of Texas Metropolitan PlanningOrganizations (TEMPO), the commission will direct department staff to consolidate the twofederal metropolitan planning funding streams into a single consolidated planning grant underthe Federal Highway Administration.c. Various Counties - Approve Designated Recipient Status Regarding FederalGrants for Public Transportation under 49 U.S.C. §5310, Formula Grant for theEnhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program (MO)Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21), requires Metropolitan PlanningOrganizations in each Transportation Management Area of population greater than 200,000 topass a resolution of endorsement that names a Designated Recipient for administering Federal§5310 Funds. This minute order designates TxDOT to serve as Designated Recipient for theHouston and Conroe-The Woodlands urbanized areas.d. Various Counties - Various Counties - Rescind Minute Order 113426, datedJanuary 31, 2013, and Award federal §5310 funds, Formula Grants for theEnhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program, andaward transportation development credits for FY 2013 (MO)Under Minute Order 113426 the commission awarded federal funds and transportationdevelopment credits to various transit providers. Due to numerous changes to the projectsapproved in the January minute order, it is necessary to rescind the previous awards. The awardsidentified in this minute order reflect the full FY 2013 allocation of federal grant funds from theFederal Transit Administration §5310, Formula Grants for the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors andIndividuals with Disabilities Program, to various public transportation providers. Transportationdevelopment credits are awarded to various transportation agencies to assist with the match offederal funds for capital projects.e. Various Counties - Award federal and state funds, and transportationdevelopment credits to Texoma Area Paratransit System (MO)The awards identified in this minute order reflect the award of the state and federal grant funds,and transportation development credits to Texoma Area Paratransit System, to provide continuity of service within Collin County.

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Item 7 - Office of Compliance and Ethics - Office of Compliance and Ethics Report
State law requires the commission to establish a compliance program, which must include a compliance
office to oversee the program. The compliance office is responsible for acting to prevent and detect serious
breaches of department policy, fraud, waste, and abuse of office, including any acts of criminal conduct
within the department. The compliance office is required to provide a monthly report to the commission
regarding investigations and a summary of information relating to trends and recommendations.

Item 7 - Office of Compliance and Ethics

Office of Compliance and Ethics ReportState law requires the commission to establish a compliance program, which must include a complianceoffice to oversee the program. The compliance office is responsible for acting to prevent and detect seriousbreaches of department policy, fraud, waste, and abuse of office, including any acts of criminal conductwithin the department. The compliance office is required to provide a monthly report to the commissionregarding investigations and a summary of information relating to trends and recommendations.

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Item 8 - Comprehensive Development Agreements - El Paso County - Authorize the department to issue a request for qualifications for the
development, design, construction, and maintenance of the Loop 375 Border Highway
West Extension in El Paso County from Racetrack Drive near Doniphan Road and New
Mexico 273 (west of downtown) to US 54 (east of downtown) in the City of El Paso
(MO)
The Loop 375 Border Highway West Project is a high priority for the state and meets the conditions
necessary for delivery under a comprehensive development agreement. On June 7, 2013, the project
received final environmental clearance and issuance of the Record of Decision. The project is intended to
be incrementally supported by toll revenue.

Item 8 - Comprehensive Development Agreements

El Paso County - Authorize the department to issue a request for qualifications for thedevelopment, design, construction, and maintenance of the Loop 375 Border HighwayWest Extension in El Paso County from Racetrack Drive near Doniphan Road and NewMexico 273 (west of downtown) to US 54 (east of downtown) in the City of El Paso(MO)The Loop 375 Border Highway West Project is a high priority for the state and meets the conditionsnecessary for delivery under a comprehensive development agreement. On June 7, 2013, the projectreceived final environmental clearance and issuance of the Record of Decision. The project is intended tobe incrementally supported by toll revenue.

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Item 9 - Toll Roads - a. Dallas and Tarrant Counties - Consider the approval of the department’s
determination to exercise its option to develop, finance, construct, and operate the
SH 183 Managed Lanes Project in Dallas and Tarrant Counties, comprised of
SH 183 from SH 121 to I-35E, including the interchange with SH 114, SH 114
from International Parkway to Loop 12, and Loop 12 from SH 183 to I-35E, and
designate the SH 183 Managed Lanes Project as a toll project on the state highway
system supported by toll revenue (MO)
In Minute Order 113045, the commission approved the department's determination to exercise its
option to develop, finance, construct and operate the SH 183 project from SH 161 to I-35E, and in
Minute Order 113312 designated that same segment of SH 183 as a toll project. The commission,
in Minute Order 113427, subsequently authorized the department to issue a request for
qualifications for an expanded SH 183 Managed Lanes Project comprised of improvements to SH
183 from SH 121 to I-35E, and any additional connecting facilities necessary for connectivity and
financing purposes. Those connecting facilities may include SH 114 and Loop 12. On May 15,
2013, the North Texas Tollway Authority confirmed the previous waiver of its option to develop,
finance, construct, and operate the SH 183 Managed Lanes Project, including the additions of SH
114, Loop 12 and the North Tarrant Express, Segment 2E (SH 183 from SH 121 to SH 161). The
department has 60 days after that date to decide whether it will exercise its option to develop,
finance, construct, and operate that project, pursuant to Transportation Code, §373.053. The SH
183 Managed Lanes Project is a high priority for the state, and is planned for development as a
toll project supported by toll revenue.
b. Chambers County - Establish new toll rate tables on SH 99 (Segment I-2) to
align the tolling system with the current vehicle classification system in use by the
department (MO)
This minute order authorizes new toll rate tables for SH 99 (Segment I-2). This change is
necessary to reflect modifications being made to the vehicle classification system used by the
department. The new system will classify vehicles based on the number of axles, like the rest of the
department operated toll facilities, rather than classifying vehicles by shape as had been done
previously at these locations.
c. Webb County - Establish new toll rate tables on SH 255 to align the tolling
system with the current vehicle classification system in use by the department
(MO)
This minute order authorizes new toll rate tables for SH 255. This change is necessary to reflect
modifications being made to the vehicle classification system used by the department. The new
system will classify vehicles based on the number of axles, like the rest of the department operated
toll facilities, rather than classifying vehicles by shape as had been done previously at these
locations.

Item 9 - Toll Roads

a. Dallas and Tarrant Counties - Consider the approval of the department’sdetermination to exercise its option to develop, finance, construct, and operate theSH 183 Managed Lanes Project in Dallas and Tarrant Counties, comprised ofSH 183 from SH 121 to I-35E, including the interchange with SH 114, SH 114from International Parkway to Loop 12, and Loop 12 from SH 183 to I-35E, anddesignate the SH 183 Managed Lanes Project as a toll project on the state highwaysystem supported by toll revenue (MO)In Minute Order 113045, the commission approved the department's determination to exercise itsoption to develop, finance, construct and operate the SH 183 project from SH 161 to I-35E, and inMinute Order 113312 designated that same segment of SH 183 as a toll project. The commission,in Minute Order 113427, subsequently authorized the department to issue a request forqualifications for an expanded SH 183 Managed Lanes Project comprised of improvements to SH183 from SH 121 to I-35E, and any additional connecting facilities necessary for connectivity andfinancing purposes. Those connecting facilities may include SH 114 and Loop 12. On May 15,2013, the North Texas Tollway Authority confirmed the previous waiver of its option to develop,finance, construct, and operate the SH 183 Managed Lanes Project, including the additions of SH114, Loop 12 and the North Tarrant Express, Segment 2E (SH 183 from SH 121 to SH 161). Thedepartment has 60 days after that date to decide whether it will exercise its option to develop,finance, construct, and operate that project, pursuant to Transportation Code, §373.053. The SH183 Managed Lanes Project is a high priority for the state, and is planned for development as atoll project supported by toll revenue.b. Chambers County - Establish new toll rate tables on SH 99 (Segment I-2) toalign the tolling system with the current vehicle classification system in use by thedepartment (MO)This minute order authorizes new toll rate tables for SH 99 (Segment I-2). This change isnecessary to reflect modifications being made to the vehicle classification system used by thedepartment. The new system will classify vehicles based on the number of axles, like the rest of thedepartment operated toll facilities, rather than classifying vehicles by shape as had been donepreviously at these locations.c. Webb County - Establish new toll rate tables on SH 255 to align the tollingsystem with the current vehicle classification system in use by the department(MO)This minute order authorizes new toll rate tables for SH 255. This change is necessary to reflectmodifications being made to the vehicle classification system used by the department. The newsystem will classify vehicles based on the number of axles, like the rest of the department operatedtoll facilities, rather than classifying vehicles by shape as had been done previously at theselocations.

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Item 10 - Finance - a. El Paso County - Consider the final approval of a request for financial assistance
from the Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority (CRRMA) in the form of a
$9.4 million loan to cover certain operations and maintenance expenses of the
managed lanes on the Loop 375 César Chávez—Border Highway Project, from
US 54 to Zaragoza Road in El Paso County (MO)
This minute order provides for the final approval of a loan to the CRRMA in the amount of $9.4
million to pay for certain operations and maintenance costs for the managed lanes on the Loop
375, César Chávez—Border Highway Project, during the first 12 years of operation.
b. State Highway Fund Short-Term Borrowings - Approve resolutions authorizing
the execution and delivery of direct lending agreements with financial institutions
and the related issuance of up to $750 million of State Highway Fund Revenue
Flexible Rate Revolving Notes; approve an amendment to the resolution
authorizing the issuance of commercial paper notes to allow the department to
deactivate the commercial paper program (MO)

Item 10 - Finance

a. El Paso County - Consider the final approval of a request for financial assistancefrom the Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority (CRRMA) in the form of a$9.4 million loan to cover certain operations and maintenance expenses of themanaged lanes on the Loop 375 César Chávez—Border Highway Project, fromUS 54 to Zaragoza Road in El Paso County (MO)This minute order provides for the final approval of a loan to the CRRMA in the amount of $9.4million to pay for certain operations and maintenance costs for the managed lanes on the Loop375, César Chávez—Border Highway Project, during the first 12 years of operation.b. State Highway Fund Short-Term Borrowings - Approve resolutions authorizingthe execution and delivery of direct lending agreements with financial institutionsand the related issuance of up to $750 million of State Highway Fund RevenueFlexible Rate Revolving Notes; approve an amendment to the resolutionauthorizing the issuance of commercial paper notes to allow the department todeactivate the commercial paper program (MO)

Item 13 - Routine Minute Orders

a. Donations to the Departmentb. Right of Way Dispositions and Donationsc. Release of Accessd. Reportse. Speed Zones

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Item 14 - Executive Session - a. Section 551.071 - Consultation with and advice from legal counsel regarding any
item on this agenda
b. Section 551.072 - Deliberation regarding the purchase or value of real property to
be acquired for the Border Highway West project located in the city of El Paso.

Item 14 - Executive Session

a. Section 551.071 - Consultation with and advice from legal counsel regarding anyitem on this agendab. Section 551.072 - Deliberation regarding the purchase or value of real property tobe acquired for the Border Highway West project located in the city of El Paso.

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Open Comment Period & Adjournment - At the conclusion of all other agenda items, the commission will allow an open comment period, not to exceed one hour, to receive public comment on any other matter that is under the jurisdiction of the department. No action will be taken. Each speaker will be allowed a maximum of three minutes. Speakers must be signed up prior to the beginning of the open comment period.

Open Comment Period & Adjournment

At the conclusion of all other agenda items, the commission will allow an open comment period, not to exceed one hour, to receive public comment on any other matter that is under the jurisdiction of the department. No action will be taken. Each speaker will be allowed a maximum of three minutes. Speakers must be signed up prior to the beginning of the open comment period.